"Back when Howdy Bagel was a pop-up, it drew lines that lasted for hours. That hype followed when they opened their Tacoma shop in 2023 and Seattle bagel connoisseurs are happily flocking down I-5 to see what all the fuss is about. Howdy Bagel’s Instagram-worthy bagel sandwiches, like the Kimchi Cowgirl (kimchi scallion cream cheese, cucumbers, pickled watermelon radish, chili crisp, and olive oil) are the main attraction. However, the bagels stand on their own as well." - Eater Staff, Sean Keeley